Francesco Emma

Prof. Francesco Emma

📍 Position: President of the European Society of Pediatric Nephrologists (ESPN), Head of Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Subspecialties, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy

📖 Expertise: Rare genetic kidney diseases, cystinosis, nephrotic syndrome, pediatric CKD, dialysis and transplantation

🏆 Leadership: ESPN leadership; Chair, ESPN Working Group on Inherited Renal Disorders; Senior Editor, IPNA textbook Pediatric Nephrology

🔬 Contribution: International leader in translational pediatric nephrology, with major contributions to rare kidney disease research, inherited renal disorders, and precision medicine for children with kidney disease. 

Roser Torra

Prof. Roser Torra

📍 Position:
President of the European Renal Association (ERA); Chief of Clinical Nephrology and Coordinator of Rare Kidney Diseases at Fundació Puigvert, Barcelona, Spain.

📖 Expertise:
Hereditary and rare kidney diseases, ADPKD, Alport syndrome, Fabry disease, genetic diagnostics, precision nephrology, and personalized risk prediction.

🏆 Leadership Roles: President, European Renal Association, Chief of Clinical Nephrology, Fundació Puigvert, Coordinator of Rare Kidney Diseases Program, International expert in inherited kidney diseases and clinical trials

🔬 Research & Contributions:
Prof. Torra is an internationally recognized leader in hereditary kidney diseases. Her work has advanced precision diagnosis, genotype–phenotype correlations, and personalized management of rare kidney disorders.

Volodymyr Bezruk

Prof. V.V. Bezruk

📍 Position: Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology & Perinatal Medicine, Bukovinian State Medical University, Ukraine
📖 Expertise: Pediatric Nephrology, Mineral & Bone Disorders, Infectious & Inflammatory Kidney Diseases
🏆 Academic Background:

• MD, PhD, Doctor of Medical Sciences

• Extensive research on vitamin D metabolism, pediatric nephrology, and renal replacement therapy

🔬 Research & Contributions:
Prof. Bezruk has published numerous studies on vitamin D deficiency and its role in mineral and bone disorders in children with CKD. His work provides clinical guidelines for pediatric nephrology, focusing on nutritional needs and risk factors.

Rukshana Shroff 

Prof. Rukshana Shroff

📍Position: President of International Pediatric Society of Nephrologists (IPNA),  Professor of Paediatric Nephrology at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and University College London, UK. 

📖 Expertise: Pediatric CKD, dialysis, CKD–mineral and bone disorder, cardiovascular disease in children with CKD, hemodiafiltration, and transition care.

🏆 Leadership Roles: President, International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA),  Member, KDIGO Executive Committee,  Contributor to international guideline groups including KDIGO, NICE, ESPN and IPNA,  Chair, ISN Sister Renal Centre Program, Co-editor, 8th edition of *Pediatric Nephrology

🔬 Research & Contributions:

Prof. Shroff is an internationally recognized leader in pediatric nephrology, with major contributions to improving outcomes in children with CKD and dialysis. Her research focuses on cardiovascular and bone complications in childhood CKD, and she has published more than 350 articles, reviews and book chapters. 

Serhan Tuglular

Prof. Serhan Tuglular

📍 Position:   Professor of Nephrology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.

📖 Expertise:  Renal transplantation, renal vasculitis, glomerular diseases, disaster nephrology, crush syndrome, and kidney care in emergency settings.

🏆 Leadership Roles: Former ISN Fellow, Chair, Renal Disaster Task Force, Turkish Society of Nephrology, Chair, ERA Renal Disaster Relief Task Force, Chair, ISN Renal Disaster Preparedness Working Group, Active contributor to ERA and KDIGO educational activities

🔬 Research & Contributions:
Prof. Tuglular is an internationally recognized nephrologist with major contributions in renal vasculitis, transplantation, glomerular diseases, and disaster nephrology. She has coordinated nephrology response and education related to crush syndrome and kidney care during major disasters, including earthquakes in Türkiye.

Eugene Chan

Prof. Eugene Chan

  Position: Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Expertise: Pediatric nephrology, nephrotic syndrome, lupus nephritis, kidney failure
Academic Contributions:

• Co-chair of the Professional Education Committee of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association

• Awardee of Renee Habib Young Investigator Award of International Pediatric Nephrology Association 

• Lead investigator of B-cell therapy Exploration Group for Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome (BEGINS), an international collaborative research network on nephrotic syndrome

Lutz Weber

Prof. Lutz Weber

📍 Position: Professor of Pediatrics, Head of Pediatric Nephrology, University Hospital of Cologne, Germany
📖 Expertise: Pediatric renal diseases, renal transplantation, nephrotic syndrome
🏆 Academic Contributions:

• Treasurer of the German Society for Pediatric Nephrology

• Awardee of the Johannes-Brodehl-Award for contributions to pediatric nephrology

• Editor and reviewer for multiple nephrology journals

Dmytro Ivanov

Prof. Dmytro Ivanov

📍 Position: Chief of Dep., Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
📖 Expertise: Pediatric nephrology, nephrology, hypertension, diabetic kidney disease, renal replacement therapy
🏆 Academic Contributions:

• President of the Ukrainian Association of Nephrologists

• Founder of the Renal Eastern Europe Nephrology Academy (REENA)

• Editor-in-Chief of the Ukrainian medical journal "Kidneys"

Olga Chub

Dr. Olga Chub, PhD

📍 Position: Assistant Professor, Kharkiv Medical Academy for Postgraduate Education, Ukraine
📖 Expertise: IgA nephropathy, chronic kidney disease, nephrobiopsy diagnostics
🏆 Academic Contributions:

• Member of the International Society of Nephrology

• Contributor to European Renal Association guidelines

• Researcher in glomerular diseases and nephrobiopsy techniques

Raymond Vanholder

Prof. Raymond Vanholder

📍 Position: Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
📖 Expertise: Uremic toxins, dialysis adequacy, chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrology policy & advocacy
🏆 Academic Contributions:

• Former President of the European Renal Association (ERA) and the European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA), advocating for kidney health policies in Europe

• Author of over 1,000 scientific publications on nephrology, dialysis, and kidney disease management

• 🔬 Research & Contributions:
  Prof. Vanholder is a leading expert in uremic toxicity and dialysis optimization, shaping global nephrology practices through policy advocacy and scientific research. His work has significantly influenced clinical guidelines and nephrology education worldwide.

Lionel Rostaing

Prof. Lionel Rostaing

📍Prof. Lionel Rostaing

📍 Position: Head of Department of Nephrology, Hemodialysis, Apheresis, and Transplantation, CHU Grenoble-Alpes, France
📖 Expertise: Kidney transplantation, immunoadsorption, viral infections in dialysis and transplant patients, pharmacodynamics of immunosuppressants
🏆 Academic Contributions:

• Author of over 440 scientific publications on nephrology and transplantation

• Expert in HLA sensitization and antibody-mediated rejection in kidney transplantation

• Member of multiple international nephrology and transplantation societies, including ERA, ISN, and ESOT

🔬 Research & Contributions:
Prof. Rostaing specializes in kidney transplantation and immunosuppressive therapies, focusing on desensitization protocols for ABO and HLA-incompatible transplants. His work has significantly advanced transplant immunology and post-transplant infection management.

Iryna Hladun

📍 Position:
President / Head of the Ukrainian Association for Support of Patients with Tuberous Sclerosis.

📖 Expertise: Patient advocacy, rare genetic diseases, tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), access to treatment, early diagnosis, multidisciplinary care, and family support.

🏆 Leadership Roles:

• Head of the national Ukrainian TSC patient organization

• Advocate for patients and families affected by tuberous sclerosis complex

• Contributor to public awareness and policy discussions on orphan diseases in Ukraine

• Active participant in initiatives promoting access to modern TSC treatment and coordinated care

🔬 Contribution:
Iryna Hladun is a leading Ukrainian patient advocate in the field of tuberous sclerosis complex. Her work focuses on improving early diagnosis, access to treatment, multidisciplinary care, and support for families affected by TSC. She has represented the TSC patient community in national public discussions on orphan diseases and the need for state support for modern treatment.

Mariia Ivanova

Dr Mariia Ivanova, PhD

📍 Position: Researcher in European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy;
📖 Expertise: Renal biopsy diagnostics, nephropathology, urological pathology
🏆 Academic Contributions:

• Author of multiple studies on renal pathology and biopsy techniques

• Contributor to high-resolution MALDI-MS imaging research in nephrology

• Specialist in proteomics and renal disease biomarkers

🔬 Research & Contributions:
Dr. Ivanova focuses on innovative biopsy techniques, improving efficiency, precision, and real-time diagnostics in nephropathology. Her work integrates advanced imaging technologies to enhance renal disease assessment.

Andrii Hnilorybov

Prof. Andrii Hnilorybov

📍 Position: Professor of Rheumatology & Nephrology, Ukraine
📖 Expertise: Autoimmune nephropathies, inflammatory kidney diseases, interdisciplinary nephrology-rheumatology approaches
🏆 Academic Contributions:

• Leading researcher in rheumatology-nephrology intersection

• Contributor to clinical guidelines on autoimmune kidney diseases

• Speaker at international nephrology and rheumatology conferences

🔬 Research & Contributions:
Prof. Hnilorybov bridges rheumatology and nephrology, offering key insights into inflammatory pathways and autoimmune nephropathies. His work provides clinical considerations for nephrologists, ensuring a comprehensive approach to complex renal conditions.

Dmytro Shevchuk 

Dr. Dmytro Shevchuk, PhD

📍 Position: Chief of Pediatric Urology & Transplantation, St. Nicholas Children’s Hospital, First Medical Union of Lviv, Ukraine

📖 Expertise: Pediatric urology, pediatric renal transplantation, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, congenital urological anomalies

🏆 Professional Background:

• MD, PhD, pediatric urologist and pediatric surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience

• Former Head of Pediatric Surgery Department #2, Zhytomyr Regional Children’s Hospital

• Associate Professor of medical‑biological disciplines

• Member of BAPS, ESPES, ESPU, EAU, ERA

🔬 Clinical & Research Focus:  

Dr. Shevchuk specializes in advanced pediatric urology and renal transplantation, including 3D/4K laparoscopy, robotic surgery, and management of complex congenital anomalies. His work integrates modern surgical technologies and contributes to improving pediatric renal care in Ukraine.

Liudmyla Vakulenko

Prof. Liudmyla Vakulenko 

📍 Position: Professor of Pediatrics & Pediatric Nephrology, Dnipro State Medical University, Ukraine
📖 Expertise: Pediatric nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrotic syndrome, metabolic nephropathies
🏆 Academic Contributions:

• Doctor of Medical Sciences, specializing in pediatric nephrology

• Author of 194 scientific publications on nephrology and pediatric medicine

• Member of multiple international nephrology associations, including IPNA and ESPN

🔬 Research & Contributions:
Prof. Vakulenko is a leading expert in pediatric nephrology, focusing on chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, and metabolic nephropathies. Her work has contributed to clinical guidelines and advancements in pediatric renal care.

Azmeri Sultana

Prof.  Azmeri Sultana 

📍 Position: Professor & Senior Consultant, Department of pediatric nephrology, Evercare Hospital, Dhaka 

📖 Expertise: An IPNA fellow (NUH Singapore, 2015) with critical care nephrology training from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (USA, 2019). 

Author of 90+ publications on AKI and peritoneal dialysis. Past scientific secretary and EC member of the Pediatric Nephrology Society of Bangladesh, winner of the IPNA World Kidney Day Project (2019), and PCRRT awardee for regional AKI collaboration. Special interests: AKI, PD, CRRT, tubulopathy, GN.

Course Director : IPNA endorsed Teaching Course PDKIDS

Raymond Vanholder

Prof. Raymond Vanholder

📍 Position: Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
📖 Expertise: Uremic toxins, dialysis adequacy, chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrology policy & advocacy
🏆 Academic Contributions:

• Former President of the European Renal Association (ERA)

• Chair of the European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA), advocating for kidney health policies in Europe

• Author of over 1,000 scientific publications on nephrology, dialysis, and kidney disease management

• 🔬 Research & Contributions:
  Prof. Vanholder is a leading expert in uremic toxicity and dialysis optimization, shaping global nephrology practices through policy advocacy and scientific research. His work has significantly influenced clinical guidelines and nephrology education worldwide.